News Synthetic microfibres identified in turtles LONDON – Scientists have identified synthetic microfibres in the digestive systems of seven different species of turtle from the Atlantic, Read More »
News Swedish initiative tackles supply chain sustainability BANGKOK – Swedish officials have announced a new project to tackle CSR and environmental issues in Asian garment supply chains. Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord debate rumbles on amid claims of Government meddling DHAKA – The Bangladesh government has been accused of trying to water down the Bangladesh Accord by attempting to impose Read More »
News Brands make climate change pledges at COP24 KATOWICE – Key representatives of the global fashion industry have made concrete commitments to address climate change by launching the Read More »
News Review rates H&M efforts on living wages LONDON – An ‘independent’ review claims H&M’s Fair Living Wage Strategy “shows genuine leadership” yet major lessons need to be Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord appeal delayed again DHAKA – In Bangladesh, the Supreme Court has now extended the tenure of Bangladesh Accord until December 17 following a Read More »
News Puma, Gap, Levi’s join water-saving initiative DHAKA – A major water and energy-saving initiative in Bangladesh’s garment production sector has attracted support from Puma, VF Corp, Read More »
News Kering to utilise regenerative agriculture for raw materials PARIS – French luxury apparel group Kering has announced a new collaboration with The Savory Institute to utilise the positive Read More »
News Bestseller puts sustainability “at core” with new strategy COPENHAGEN – Danish fashion retailer Bestseller has launched a major new sustainability programme with circularity, climate pledges and CSR issues Read More »
Fashion brands called out for stalling on a new Accord 4th August 2021 No Comments AMSTERDAM – Clean Clothes Campaign has publicly called out fashion brands including H&M, Primark, Inditex, Bestseller and C&A for failing to back the renewal of Read More »
Wood-based fibres degrade within 60 days – study 4th August 2021 No Comments LONDON – A new study found that wood-based cellulosic fibres fell apart within 30 days and fully degraded within 60 days in seawater. In contrast, Read More »